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First comment. No one to check with, oh well. Into my bag I am putting1. My surgical seam ripper - I can't live without it, not sure how I will get this through the airport but I NEED it.2. My painkillers - nothing ruins a sewing weekend like pain!!3. Comfy clothes, so I can move around. No shoes, except the ones I am wearing - I sew barefoot.4. More fabric, got to show off my stash and surely someone will be willing to swap with me5. Camera. Don't think this needs an explanation!!

Wow, I'm only the 2nd commenter....No way I'm going to win!!! :( oh well! I'm going to try anyways!!1. MY CAMERA!!! I can't live without it!2. My hairdryer & straitener!3. PJ pants (cuz I LOVE THEM!)4. ummm....My "quilting dictionary" (so I don't look like an idiot when everyone starts talking about quilting!!!) 5. A notebook w/ paper & tons of pens and pencils (SO I CAN TAKE TONNNNNNNS OF NOTES! Plus I'm just addicted to pens! LOL)Okay, so that was pretty hard! Thanks for the chance to win though!

First I would need some sort of pad because I'd be pee peeing myself the entire time (TMI? sorry)

1. Depends2. Camera fully charged and video capable.3. Some nuts and dried fruits because there is no way I'd be taking time to stop and eat.4. Presentable pajamas5. As many thank you gifts as I could stuff in.

Well (Big girl here) a spare Bra is out of the question LOL!!!1) Camera! Because I always seem to forget it and end up kicking myself! LOL2) Sorry to have to say it, Migraine meds! This hits me in the worst time and I want to have as much fun as I POSSIBLY can! :)3)I would wear my flipity flops (Because they go with EVERYTHING) and I would bring my Mexico dresses because they are lightweight, comfortable and can be smashed into MINIMAL space!!4) I did not see Iron in the list of provided, I think I would take my Mini Clover! Have to have it if my seams are going to be a success!!5) The mini essential body care kit (Do I have to spell it out ladies) I want everyone to be able to sew around me LOL!!

I would have to take my tiny portable iron and ironing pad. I love to have them right by my sewing machine.My glasses so I can see.My portable bright light.Seam ripper, unfortunately I need one.Chocolate, chocolate & chocolateMints to cover dragon breath. Personal stuff.

OK, now think about this. You can only bring your purse and a carry on. Some of you need to rethink your lists.

I don't need to take a separate camera because my phone is in my purse. Since there are no stores there is no need to bring money. That will lighten the load considerably (cough). I will wear sweats (can double as PJ's) and tennies. (It's only a weekend. We'll have to move fast.) Seam rippers will never make it through TSA unless you really want one of the free massages they offer. Toiletries will have to be kept to a bare minimum (the quart bag limit) so you may have to make tough choices. I would grab a toothbrush, small paste, bar of soap, and small deodorant. The hair can be ignored for a weekend. It might not be pretty, but you aren't the one who'll be looking at it, so forget shampoo. I learned from my sons that underwear can be worn for several days (I swear, it wasn't because I didn't do laundry. It's a boy thing.)

So, here are the absolute essentials. Caffeine (the Starbucks Via is a great idea), chocolate (in any of its wonderful forms), and fabric. So, load up that carry on with caffeine, chocolate, and as much fabric as can be crammed in without incurring an overweight charge. When they start doing that for passengers, I will quit flying.

Only one hour? I can pack and get to the airport in that amount of time, but picking out 2 yards of 4 different fabrics is another story. Let's see I would take:1. My camera and extra memory cards.2. Fabric from the Terrain and Good Fortune collections.3. Sundresses. I need to be comfortable and this is what I wear at home.4. My favorite pajamas.5. Toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. No nasty breath for me.6. My hairbrush and shampoo. No one will be inspired by the bird's nest my hair becomes when it's not brushed.

LOL the first thing I thought of was chocolate, followed closely by something with caffeine! ;) Then I'd want my comfy shoes and a notebook and finally when I was on the road to the retreat I'd think about clean clothes and toiletries! LOL Thanks for the fun!

Oh you wouldn't believe what my purse already has in it. Just won a game at a party for having the most stuff in my purse. Yes, I have shoulder problems.1. My Nook (has my Bible on it.)2. Camera3. Journal- for taking notes I can't remember.4. 1 change of comfortable clothes.5. Of course the 4 different fabrics.6. One of those "space saving bags" to condense my new quilt project that I would hope that I'd be making on the retreat w/ those 4 beautiful pieces of fabric.

1. chocolate2. prevacid & OTC pain killers3. camera!4. my organizer calendar!5. underwear, socks and a shirt. I think I'd be fine with the one pair of jeans I'd be wearing as long as it doesn't get filthy. :-)

I'd probably go with...1.Coffee (without it I just stop)2. PJ's3. Camera4. My iPhone (doubles as notebook,novel,photo album of my kiddos and well just about everything but a coffee machine)5. Toothbrush/toothpaste/mint shower gel Right, when do I leave?

1.Comfy clothes to sew and sleep in.2.Camera3.Pins...I things turn out better when I use them.4.Chocolate5.Personal care kit, including my mouth guard for sleeping.6. Thread7. Mini ironI'm sure I would fit in more, but that is what I can think of right now.

What great fun that would be! I just packed for 4 days at Cinci, and took clothes in a backpack and my sewing in a tote that would also hold my purse. =) I would pack (in addition to the requirements, of course!):

1. Change of underwear, a comb and toothbrush and meds.2. Thread! How can I sew without thread? 3. Ripper. Just in case...4. Purple Thang. Takes so little room and is ver useful for poking, guiding and turning and threading5. Extra needles and pins5. Cell phone, because it is a phone, alarm clock, camera and computer all in one!How's that? Seems like it would all fit in a large pencil case so far... then, I'll roll my fabrics so they pack really well and that way I can take my iron. I love a good heavy iron.I'm packed and ready!!!I am a follower

Oh gosh, so many needs, so little room, and not much time to think about it either!

First things first - I'd switch my usual normal-sized purse for my Professional Tote that's big enough to carry my laptop! Then, I'd find a special pocket for some chocolate & stuff it full, then I could think about everything else.

My computer, of course & my card-writer and USB stick for designs, and keeping up with all my bloggy friends.

Hi, Annie. I see that a lot of readers have risen to the challenge! I'm not interested in winning anything but I might propose the opposite of all of the above. Besides minimal, necessary clothing, medical, and toiletry items, how about taking nothing and being challenged by having to make do with what is provided? Isn't that a liberating thought?best, nadia

1. Clean undies and socks naturally2. Toiletries such as deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste. It wouldn't be fair to the other attendees otherwise.3. Coffee packets...I can't live without my coffee4. My meds...also can't live without5. Giant hair barrettes so I wouldn't have to worry about fussing with it all weekend long.

1. Diet Coke (this falls strongly into the NEED category rather than simply a want! The airplane security thugs will have to pry it out of my cold dead hands before I give it up)2. Twix bars (I need them to help make me happy... heehee)3. As much Amy Butler fabric as I have in my house - that is to say, a full fat quarter set of each of her last 3 collections.4. My Macbook pro (can't live without email)5. A picture of my boys... I'll miss them, although it won't stop me from going!)

I can be ready in 45 minutes:)1. change of clothing2. Moisturizer3. My Nook4. Sewing notions bag5. Chargers for iphone, camera, etc6. My purse (it has most everything I need)7. One of my sewing friends to enjoy the experience with me!

Oh, I LOVE impromptu trips!! I hope I remember to pack all the important stuff!! Let me think... for sure I'll throw in my pj's and slippers, a few toiletries (including tooth brush and paste), makeup, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo book (my current read), a deck of cards in case we have spare time (learned that a good card game is a great way to pass the time and have fun back in my Girl Scout Leader days), some candy (just because a girl gets hungry sometimes ;-), my address book and stamps (I love to send post cards!), and a spare change of clothes.

1. My camera2. Kindle Fire- so I can look at my PDF patterns, it much better than paper patterns that I lose just one sheet out of :) [plus notetaking and plane entertainment]3. Fabric- probably some precut bundles since they pack a lot of color and choice in a little space4. A comfy change of clothes5. A handful of neutral spools of thread6. A few yards of freezer paper off my industrial sized roll7. My adorable toadstool needlebook with a variety of needles

My fully charged camera, with charger, awesome seamripper (no wait, I'd have to have that in the suitcase so it doesn't get nabbed), reading glasses, tablet for my PDF's and pics, comfy clothes, and fabric and trims that I jam in at the last minute! Hmmm. That was more than 5, huh?

Purse: camera, passport, quilting notebook and pencil for sketching ideas and taking notes, USB stick of pics of my quits in lieu of physical quits for show n tell.Carry on: mini toiletries pack I keep for weekends away, 2 changes underwear and t shirts, heat bag and three reels of thread (grey, cream and tan), my novelty fabric that i have pre cuts for swapping, my favorite pin cushion/sewing tidy to keep my work space organized, few zip lock bags, my medication that allows me to eat dairy and not get sick, as much fabric as will fit and some pins from my guild as presents.

Phew hope I don't need a visa and that someone will take care of the kids and tell DH where I am, no time for notes the taxi is here!

What a novel idea. For my carry on luggage I typically would bring a change of undergarments, 1 or 2 shirts, book, magazine, hand sewing, camera, jewelry, Cpap machine and then what ever else I could manage to fit and lift. If I needed my sewing machine, I think I'd try to pass something large off as my purse. lolJane

New follower. Taking a few threaded needles with different colours, a bobbin case, a few spools of thread (the common ones) a seam ripper, and a small stash of candies. Can't do long times of sewing without them. Thanks for the giveaway.Clothesandcrafts@blogspot.ca

I enjoyed reading everyone's comments! Good thing no one is in the office to hear me giggling!My purse already has the "necessaries" cept for the undies- let see- I will wear my reversible skirt- pack the other reversible one and tops to match- just need my scissors and fabric- 4 inches of metal on the scissors is ok so I can bring my cutter bees( I actually took them to CA last year- crazy) my camera is in my purse along with the charger, chocolate, coffee cup, grab my teddy bear and my Bible feed the cats and I'm out the door! Altho I agree with those who would have difficulty choosing which fabric to take!

My purse is a backpack!! Really! I can get my phone and camera in there along with some chocolate (always needed especially when sewing and stressed, only having 1 hour to pack, lol) My duffle can squish in the overhead, so I can pack the 8 yards of fabic, plus a pattern and strip pack and background fabric for a project (if needed) and my undies, pj's, and a change of clothes. Don't need makeup, but do need my meds, vitamins and hairbrush, toothbrush and deodorant (no smelly pits! They come with stress too!) Whoo, I'm ready! Thanks for the ticket!

This scenario almost identical has happened to me. I was the first one to arrive to. I was packed in a matter of 20 minutes, and I had to pack and take my own machine, scissors, etc. The only thing being provided were irons. It was a great weekend too. The worst part was when they kicked me out of the sewing room at midnight and told me to go to bed.